June 30, 2016

As Sultan will be releasing this EID film will chase many box office records. In fact most of the records are in danger now. Specially all opening. Lifetime records are bit tough right now as that would need good content, but can't be ruled out. So, we will look into which are the main records Sultan is chasing right now.

A. Lifetime Collection - This is the most important and also most tough one. Film will not only need historic opening but will need excellent to outstanding trending for atleast first three weeks, so that it can even challenge. PK is currently holding the record closely followed by Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Current Top 5 highest grossing films of all time -

1. PK (2014) - 339.1 crore nett.

2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) - 320.49 crore nett.

3. Dhoom 3 (2013) - 282.4 crore nett.

4. Krrish 3 (2013) - 232.55 crore nett.

5 Kick (2014) - 230.4 crore nett.

B. First Week Collection - Many in trade are expecting that Sultan will realistically challenge first week collection record held by Dhoom 3. Film is getting EID release and 5 days extended weekend which should boost its collection.

Current Top 5 highest grossing films in first week (7 Days only) -

1. Dhoom 3 (2013) - 188.6 crore nett.

2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) - 184.6 crore nett.

3. PK (2014) - 182.95 crore nett.

4. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) - 167 crore nett.

5. Kick (2014) - 163.7 crore nett.

C. First Weekend Collection - Many in trade are expecting that Sultan will realistically challenge first weekend collection record held by Happy New Year. Film is getting EID release and hope it sets new benchmark.

Current Top 5 highest grossing films in first weekend (3 Day only) -

1. Happy New Year (2014) - 108.75 crore nett.

2. Dhoom 3 (2013) - 107.55 crore nett.

3. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) - 103.2 crore nett.

4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) - 102.6 crore nett.

5. PK (2014) - 95.35 crore nett.

D. First Day Collection - Many in trade are expecting that Sultan will realistically challenge first day collection record held by Happy New Year. Film is getting EID release and hope it sets new benchmark.

Current Top 5 All Time Opener Films -

1. Happy New Year (2014) - 44.95 crore nett.

2. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) - 41.5 crore nett.

3. Dhoom 3 (2013) - 36.2 crore nett.

4. Chennai Express (2013) - 33.1 crore nett.

5. Ek Tha Tiger (2012) - 32.9 crore nett.

E. Biggest Single Day - Many in trade are expecting that Sultan will realistically challenge biggest single day record held by Happy New Year. Film is getting EID release and hope it sets new benchmark.

Current Top 5 Biggest Single Days -

1. Happy New Year (2014) - 44.95 crore nett [1st Friday]

2. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) - 41.5 crore nett [1st Thursday].

3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) - 38.75 crore nett [1st Sunday].

4. PK (2014) - 38.45 crore nett [1st Sunday].

5. Dhoom 3 (2013) - 38 crore nett [1st Sunday].

Above mentioned are few major records Sultan is chasing. There are other records also which are Sultan is challenging. But for the time being we have mentioned this significant few only.

Do let us know in comment section which are the records that Sultan has big chance of challenging or breaking.